Florida Agenda

LEATHER MASKED BALL 6
On November 25, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., the hottest Leather Party in South Florida returns for its sixth and best year yet. The Leather Men’s Brother-hood will be holding this year’s Leather Masked Ball at Boom in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors. For the first time ever, you will be partying the night away in the center of Wilton Manors, South Florida’s gay Mecca. Get your dancing boots shined and get ready to rock with DJ/producer John LePage from San Francisco. VIP lounge, bootblacks, silent auction, live BDSM demonstrations – there’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Leather Masked Ball. Every year 100% of The Leather Masked Ball proceeds are distributed to local and national charities.  This year’s grants include: $10,000 to the Broward House Gay Teen Suicide Prevention Program, $10,000 to The Leather Archives and Museum to archive and preserve the history of the leather lifestyle. In its six-year history, The Leather Masked Ball will have distributed more than $110,000 to community non-profits. The LMB is run by the all-volunteer Leather Men’s Brotherhood, an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information and tickets, go to www.leathermaskedball.org.

WORLD AIDS DAY RALLY & MARCH
Comedienne Margaret Cho will headline this year’s Broward House’s World AIDS Day Rally and March, which will take place starting at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Shoppes of Wilton Manors on December 1.

MARGARET CHO LIVE
Two shows: Thursday, December 1 at 9 p.m. and midnight at Parker Playhouse inside Holiday Park. Two one-night- only benefit concerts for Broward House. Cho, is revered for her crass, in-your-face style; she’s one of the most prolific and critically acclaimed comedians today. Cho tackles organized religion, homophobia, the explosion of child birth, bartering sex for household chores, her loser ex-boyfriends, and her now world-famous mother. Cho has won numerous awards for her humanitarian efforts on the behalf of  women Asian and the LGBT communities. She is part of cast in the hit TV series “Drop Dead Diva” on Lifetime Television. Tickets are available now at www.browardcenter.org/margaretcho.

GO-GO BEARS INVADE BOARDWALK
Sunday, December 4 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Boardwalk, 1721 N Andrews Ave in Fort Lauderdale.  This is the kick-off party for Beach Bear Weekend. There will be hot bear porn stars such as Trace Michaels, Bronson Gates, and Adam Rouge plus internet sensations Scott Gardner and Francisco Escobar flying in from California. So far, 20 bear strippers have signed up.

The sexy Brian and Peter from Tribal Son jewelry will be out front along with a few other vendors along with lots of other surprises.

A.J. CROSS ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY/FUNDRAISER

A masquerade ball and fundraiser for Covenant House will be held tonight, Thursday, July 14, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Johnny’s Fort Lauderdale, 1116 West Broward Boulevard.

Boxers and Briefs Auction

Will be held at Bill’s on Wilton Drive on Monday, July 18, starting at 8 p.m.

A benefit for Tuesday’s Angels. Featuring some of the hottest bartenders in South Florida. Nikki Adams of Broward House, Miss Kitty, Russell Matheny of The Stable and Greg Phelps from Georgie’s Alibi are this year’s auctioneers and Toni Barone is this year’s special guest emcee. This year will feature a live underwear auction, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

Broward Bares it 2011

Friday, August 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. Voted Fort Lauderdale’s #1 fundraiser. Bigger, badder and bawdier – this year is being super-sized for your pleasure!

Have you ever wanted to see some of your favorite local and national singers, dancers, comedians and performers take their clothes off? Well, here is your chance because on Friday, August 19th, inside the Paradise Live Theater at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (1 Seminole Drive in Hollywood, FL.), a host of them will be getting together for one night and taking “IT” off for you – all in the name of a good cause. Broward Bares It is a hilarious, sexy, steamy and zany night of burlesque, comedy and vaudeville dance acts and songs presented onstage in a Broadway atmosphere.

For more information, visit www.Browardbaresit.com.

21st Annual Poverello Center Bowl-A-Thon

The teams are forming for the 21st Annual Bowl-A-Thon to be held on Saturday August 13th. Registration at 11am Bowling begins at Noon. To Register visit www.poverello.org and for more information contact Dale Madison, 954-561-3663 Ext.

123. The event will be held at the Sawgrass Lanes 8501 North University Drive, Tamarac, FL, 33321

Leather Masked Ball Pool Party

Sunday July 17th The Cheston House will host the Leather Masked Ball Pool Part from 1-5pm. $10donation includes beer and light food. There will be free parking for the first 25 cars. The Chesterton, 520 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FORT LAUDERDALE – Leather Men’s Brotherhood, producers of The Leather Masked Ball ®, is celebrating its sixth anniversary fundraising season.

In its five year history, The Leather Masked Ball has become one of the Largest and most well respected Leather charitable events on the East Coast, receiving a Pantheon of Leather Award for their event in 2010. This year The Leather Masked Ball will reach a milestone of over $100,000.00 in charitable gifts.

Local IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organizations are invited to participate in this year’s selection process. Grant applications are available online and are now being accepted until April 8, 2011 for consideration for this year’s Leather Masked Ball 6 Grant Awards.

Applications and information are available online at www.LMBFTL.org.

LMB will again award two (2) $10,000 grants this year to deserving local and national charities. The Leather Masked Ball 6 will be held at Sea Monster in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Friday, November 25, 2011.

WILTON MANORS – Last Monday, the Leather Men’s Brotherhood handed out checks totaling $20,000 with $10,000 going to the Pride Center’s Crystal Meth Prevention Program and another $10,000 going to the Leather Archives and Museum in Chicago. The money was raised as part of the fifth annual Leather Masked Ball, which was held during Thanksgiving weekend.

Each year, the profits of the Ball are divided between the Leather Archives and Museum and a local charity.

“The Leather Masked Ball has become a remarkable community-wide effort,” said Ed Nicholas, treasurer of the Leather Men’s Brotherhood. “This is my fifth year and it’s become such a pleasure working with the other board members, volunteers, sponsors and community to make the whole event come together and make it happen.”

Fort Lauderdale

ROSIE’S RIDERS SEND-OFF PARTY

Come out and support Rosie’s SMART Ride Team, Rosie’s Riders, on Monday, Nov. 15 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Now is the time to get your favorite community celebrity to be your server. Servers include Carol Moran, Matt Auslander, Kevin Hopper, Michael Panandrea and Terry DeCarlo. All of the tips and 20 percent of all sales will benefit the SMART Ride. Rosie’s is located at 2449 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.

 THE LEATHER MASKED BALL V

Since 2006, The Leather Masked Ball has become an international destination for the hottest leather men on the planet and has become the premier leather event in South Florida. Volunteer organizers are ramping up to make TLMB5 totally awesome with the music and entertainment the crowd has come to expect.

Once again, this landmark charity event is expected to bring a packed house to their new venue, Sea Monster, located at two South New River Drive West in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This year’s celebrity DJ is Paul Kraft from Dallas, Texas. Tickets are available now, and a limited number of discount hotel rooms are available at Marriott Courtyard on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Tickets can be purchased at www.leathermaskedball. org/tickets.

This year The Leather Masked Ball has committed to $20,000 in grants to support The Pride Center at Equality Park (GLCC) and a pioneer program to keep young gay men off crystal meth as well as The Leather Archive and Museum in Chicago. The Leather Masked Ball will be held on Friday, Nov. 26, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The Leather Masked Ball is run entirely by volunteers from Leather Men’s Brotherhood and totally underwritten by corporate sponsors.

“JEANS FOR LIFE”

AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Out of the Closet have announced a 2010 Jeans for Life campaign. Everyone has jeans, and most of people have a few pairs that need a new home. Whether they’re blue, red, faded or acid-washed, Out of the Closet needs them.

The Jeans for Life program is a fun, easy way for everyone to donate toward the care of people living with HIV/AIDS. Drop off your donated jeans at: Sidelines Sports Bar, Georgie’s Alibi, Bill’s, New Moon and from Nov. 1 through Nov. 15. Help support both the local and global HIV initiative.

Miami

2010 AUTUMN CHARITY BALL

Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Genna Lounge, 529 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. This celebrity charity event, in support of Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, will include fashion shows, performers, awards, silent auctions and celebrity speakers. Ticket price is $65 per person. This is a black tie event and is expected to be sold out. Open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, fashion shows, celebrity speakers and will be recording for Mode Lifestyle TV from 8:30 to 11 p.m. After party from 11 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., free general admission. Admittance between 8:30 and 11 p.m. only with prior confirmed registration and ticket. A percentage of all tickets and sponsorships for this event will be donated by Mode Lifestyle Magazine to Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. To purchase your tickets, visit: www.modelifestyle magazine.com  For event registration visit www.modelifestylemagazine. com or send an email to registrations@ ModeLifestyleMagazine.com or call 1-888-450-8561.

 WHITE HORIZONS

The only official morning party, White Horizons is a true dance event that provides the absolute best in sound, lights, and deejays. With no lack of energy or spirit in the crowd, this event is a must for true dance music enthusiasts. Sunday after-after hours/Monday morning party, Mon., Nov. 29 at Nocturnal Nightclub, 50 NE 11th Street in Miami.

 CIRQUE BLANC 10

The Women’s White Party, Fri., Nov. 26 at the Nikki Beach Club, One Ocean Drive in Miami Beach from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Cirque Blanc, the signature Women’s White Party event, explodes in a sea of white with the sounds of the hottest girl deejays (D.J. Irene Pardo and D.J. Meesh) in the country. Bid on items in the silent auction, stroll the gardens, mingle under the stars or share a romantic moment in one of the oceanside cabins.

WHITE PARTY

The crown jewel of HIV fundraisers where thousands dressed in white dance under the Miami moon. Celebrity performances, top deejays, a food court filled with some of Miami’s hottest restaurants, local bars, and casino on the most breathtaking renaissance gardens in the country.

VIP bar and casino bar with wristband. D.J. David Knapp. Saturday, November 27 at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave. in Miami from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. For more info: visit www.whiteparty.org 

Bay Area

MR. ULTIMATE ILLUSIONIST PAGEANT

The Ultimate Illusionist Pageant will be held on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 at the Flamingo Resort, located at 4601 34th St. S. in St. Petersburg from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Entry fee is $150. For more information, visit www.flamingofla.com.

 PRINCE POPPYCOCK

LIVE NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” finalist Prince Poppycock will make a live appearance on Friday, Nov. 26 at Steam Friday, located at 1507 E. Seventh Ave., in Ybor City. This party is going to be huge. Prince Poppycock will be making his first nightclub appearance in the United States at Steam Friday following his successful finish in “America Got Talent” this past summer. If you haven’t seen him, you can check him out on YouTube — he’s absolutely amazing, and wait until you hear him sing. A large turnout is anticipated, so you are requested to come early to avoid the long lines. Doors open at 10 p.m. with $1 drinks from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bottle service will be available. To reserve a table, call (352) 284-8500. There will be a meet-and-greet following the show.

BERLIN: A SQUARE ONE CREATIVE EVENT

 On Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Ritz Ybor presents: Square One’s third annual fall 2010 Creative & Performing Arts Showcase called “Berlin,” featuring more than 100 local artists and live performances by Bella Danza (Artistic Director: Maria Capitano Pardo), VYB Dance Company, Mighty Mongo, 10th Concession, Shakemode, Anye Cole, Lindsay Vitola and a fashion show experience by Paul Raymond. This is the largest and most popular, creative event in the area. Open to all ages, and all guests are encouraged to wear the color purple. Cost is a $2 donation at the door, $5 for access seating and $10 VIP access tables or VIP Access Balcony. “Berlin” will help benefit Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture & the Arts. The Ritz Ybor is located at 1503 E. Seventh Ave., in Tampa. For more information, visit www.squareoneflorida. com/berlin.html.

FLAMINGO TURNABOUT

The first-ever turnabout at the Flamingo Resort. All the money raised will go to benefit A.S.A.P. See the staff dressed up and performing. Thursday, Dec. 9 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at the Flamingo Resort, located at 4601 34th St. S. in St. Petersburg.

Central Florida

MANICURE/PEDICURE AND CHARDONNAY

This is a relaxing event to end the week on a positive note. Come and have a glass of Chardonnay or Merlot and enjoy good conversation while you’re being pampered and rejuvenated on Friday, Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jordan’s Day Spa. For more information, call (407) 320-1908 or email jayc2nyc@yahoo.com.

ALL AMERICAN GODDESS PAGEANT

Be a part of one of this year’s most fabulous events when the winners of both the All American Goddess Pageant and the All American Goddess Pageant At-Large will be be crowned. The event takes place on Monday, Nov. 15 beginning at 9 p.m.. Join Kori Stevens, last year’s Sunshine State All American Goddess, Alyssa Edwards and Kelexis Davenport at the Footlight Theater at the Parliament House, located at 4191 North Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. Reserved seat tickets are $10.

CLASSIC WEEKEND – WET & WILD PARTY

OrlandoBlackPride.com and WETPromotions.com presents 2010 Classic Weekend-Classic Friday – Wet & Wild Party on Friday Nov. 19 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Aqua Lounge, located at 2869 Wilshire Drive in Orlando. The party is hosted by Neaundre and Norie. DJs Surreal and Risque will be spinning the best tracks. Cost is $10 online until Nov. 14 at www.WETPromotions.com.

“ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW”

Running now through Nov. 13th at the Theatre Downtown, 2113 N. Orange Av. in Orlando. Advance tickets are $18/$20 at the door. For all advance tickets, reservations and info, call (407) 841-0083 or visit www.theatredowntown.net.

 “AIMING FOR THE MOON”

Gidget Galore’s “Aiming for the Moon: My Meteoric Rise to Mediocrity” on Saturdays November 6, 13 and 20 at 8 p.m. Industry Night Monday, November 22nd at 8 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are $10 at the Footlight Theatre at the Parliament House.

PULSE TURNABOUT

2010 Pulse Turnabout 2010 is a benefit for Hope and Help Center of Central Florida on Thurs., Nov. 11 at Pulse, 1912 S Orange Avenue in Orlando from 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. It’s one of Pulse’s most-anticipated events of the year. Come out for a great time! For more info, visit www.hopeandhelp.org.